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When introducing material, remember to state who is speaking, and on what occasion, where and when. For complex material, it may be good to give an explanation of the main points and/or how it links to the rest of the show. Where possible, try to end the show on a positive, looking at people who are making a difference and tackling the issues raised in the show. | When introducing material, remember to state who is speaking, and on what occasion, where and when. For complex material, it may be good to give an explanation of the main points and/or how it links to the rest of the show. Where possible, try to end the show on a positive, looking at people who are making a difference and tackling the issues raised in the show. | ||
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Revision as of 04:57, 27 September 2010
Suggestions
One of the show's strong points has been its ability to help people make connections between events and ideas which are normally disconnected by the mainstream media, so each show should strive to connect with themes and ideas from previous shows, and should also make connections between the different items. The best way to understand this show is, of course, to listen to a bunch of previous episodes.
Content
Choose one of the beta grade proposals in the studio (a title beginning with 'B'). These include enough suggested media to make up the show.
Timing
Show structure can vary to suit the material, of course, but a typical shows goes something like this:
hour #1
* 4 min - Credits, introduction * 55 min - Main presentation
hour #2
* 5 min - Music (for commercial break/station identification) * 52 min - 2-3 shorter pieces, with commentary * 2 min - Wrap up, end credits
Hour #1 has to stand alone, unintroduced (at least for new listeners), while hour #2 should mean more because of its position after hour #1, so could involve more complex ideas which build on the earlier material. One suggestion would be, to have hour #1 outlining a general trend, and hour #2 giving specific instances (or vice versa). Music is especially good to give listeners a break after complex material, or to lighten up otherwise heavy stuff.
What to Say
When introducing material, remember to state who is speaking, and on what occasion, where and when. For complex material, it may be good to give an explanation of the main points and/or how it links to the rest of the show. Where possible, try to end the show on a positive, looking at people who are making a difference and tackling the issues raised in the show.
Current Events
Linking to current events may be good if there happens to be a very topical link, but it's not needed - this is not a news show. Bear in mind that one of the show's strong points is its ability to stay relevant several years after being produced.
Rules
- Speak what's interesting and true ☺
- To fit our radio slots, it must be 119 minutes. Two parts of 59:30 length each is best.